Traditionally, the position of Captain of the Een Guard was given to an Een animal. According to legend, the first to ever hold this important role was the Een squirrel, Clovin Cloudfoot.

It is said that Clovin was granted the position by one of the first Elders of Een, Leemus Longbraids. Legend says that Clovin performed the job with great courage. He is mentioned in a few legends and songs, including The Ballad of Clovin Cloudfoot. Perhaps his greatest legacy, however, is the fact that the small town of Clovinstand (found on the northern borders of Een) is said to be named after the squirrel.